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Flying Kiwi Parasail

249 Reviews

#7 of 33 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Paihia

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Opens in 18 min: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Marsden Rd | Paihia Wharf, Paihia 0247, New Zealand

Open today: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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5.0 249 reviews

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Very good10%
Average2%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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“scared of heights”(7 reviews)

“guys running”(4 reviews)

“flying high”(5 reviews)

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The WORLD's HIGHEST and most EXPERIENCED Parasailing. FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1998. Enjoy fabulous views over Paihia, Russell and the Bay of Islands from 1300ft of towline. No physical restrictions or experience required. Fun for the whole...more

Opens in 18 min

Hours Today: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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Marsden Rd | Paihia Wharf, Paihia 0247, New Zealand

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+64 9-402 6068

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jacsbak

Adelaide, Australia

196

Reviewed 20 May 2014

Was definitely not going to do this 😃

Went out as a spectator only , watched the first two go up , a six year old mind you, and was given the opportunity to try. The staff were great and assured me if I was not comfortable they would bring me down pronto....More

2 Thank Jacsbak

Most Helpful Critical Review

Nathalie L

Gent

Reviewed 30 January 2012

Did we even exist?

I booked a date for a parasailing flight but didn't get a time. We didn't find a desk, but a friendly person from another company phoned them and set a time for us. When we got there we hardly got an hello from the two...More

6 Thank Nathalie L

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Happiness56982648022

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Amazing Views

My daughter and I parasailed together. Great customer service. Would definitely do this again. The views were spectacular!!!

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izelle_89

Auckland, New Zealand

Reviewed 20 July 2018

Incredible experience and friendly crew!

I highly recommend Flying Kiwi Parasail, especially on a clear and sunny day in the Bay of Islands! I went parasailing twice over a course of a year, and didn't think twice to book Flying Kiwi Parasail a second time! Beautiful views, fun and experienced...More

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Thank izelle_89

Awesoem! Thank so so so much for your epic review and rating. Welcome back a third time. Julia

glitterbombgreenwood

Auckland, New Zealand

Reviewed 20 July 2018

Best time ever!!!

Took my partner and bestie out for a tandem, absolutely loved it. Got home and immediately booked again for myself and eldest daughters birthday pretty in October! Cant wait!!!

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Thank glitterbombgreenwood

Thank you so much for your fantastic review and rating. Looking forward in Flying you again in October. Cheerio's Julia and the team

Nicky W

Reviewed 20 July 2018

The teenagers loved it

The weather was amazing and the two operators were helpful and humorous. We had to wait for the fog to clear so grabbed a hot drink from next door. The kids thoroughly enjoyed their experience and I got to see it all on the ad...More

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Thank Nicky W

Awesome, thank you so much for your review. Welcome back soon. Regards, Julia and the team

r0semaryc0x

Auckland Central, New Zealand

Reviewed 18 July 2018

loved it

A special thrill for everyone, did nt matter that it was mid winter, very friendly crew, well kept equipment. Thank you

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Thank r0semaryc0x

Thank you so much for your fabulous review and rating. Regards, Julia and the crew

Flyer767131

Reviewed 14 July 2018

WICKED!!

It was soo much fun, beautiful views even with the below average weather. Felix and co did everything they could to get us onto the boat and into sky as we were only around for the weekend. Amazing experience with awesome people!

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Thank Flyer767131

Epic review and rating welcome back again. Julia and the crew

Resort639054

Reviewed 14 July 2018

Up up and away

Safe and great adventure! Very accommodating in changing the day for a sunnier one! Fabulous views of the surrounding area.

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Thank Resort639054

Thank you so much for your fabulous review and rating. Welcome back soon. Regards, Julia and the crew

Rachel G

Reviewed 13 July 2018

Nervous solo traveller

Excellent! Amazing views! Been scared of heights booking this attraction was something completely out of my comfort zone. Going solo also (for me) makes it a little more scary! However from checking in to returning back to shore i could not fault the guys at...More

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Thank Rachel G

Yay! Thank you so so much for your fantastic review and rating. Welcome back again, maybe in a tandem or triple flight? Regards, Julia and the crew

heathershouse

Hamilton, New Zealand

Reviewed 13 July 2018

Wicked Awesome

Totally exhilarating experience. The anticipation: rather nerve racking but once you're up looking out and around at the beautiful views... way to cool for words...just do it!! I gave this experience to my teenage kids for their birthdays too..... they were all stoked. Wear a...More

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Thank heathershouse

Sweet! Thank you so much for this epic review and rating. Make sure to mention that you have been with us before for a great discount! Regards, Julia and the crew

Jazmine M

Brisbane, Australia

19158

Reviewed 13 July 2018

One of the scariest, most exciting things we have done!

I was super excited to do the Flying Kiwi Parasail but I was also very, very nervous. In fact, I said to my Husband only half an hour before the flight that if I bailed he should still go and enjoy it. Of course, he...More

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Thank Jazmine M

Wow! thank you so much for your review and rating. I sure will pass your feedback over to the"young men" onboard. Welcome back again, and now as you have done it before you will definitely relax a bit more. Regards, Julia and the crew

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Larry F

me 290 lbs..other half 240 lbs...both very mobile,but too much to tandem?

8 November 2017|

AnswerShow all 5 answers

Hi Larry, Yes that is our maximum weight but if the conditions are perfect no problems to fly you together. If not then we would just fly you separately which is just as awesome.